Cubs bring Brian Schlitter off DL, option him to Triple-A

(8/24/14) The Cubs activated pitcher Brian Schlitter off the disabled list Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa.

Schlitter hasn't pitched since Aug. 8 due to shoulder inflammation. He owns a 3.47 ERA and 25:15 K:BB ratio in 49 1/3 innings.

Brian Schlitter begins rookie-level rehab

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(8/22/14) Cubs pitcher Brian Schlitter began his rehab assignment with a scoreless inning for the Arizona League Cubs Thursday, as he continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury. Schlitter has been out since Aug. 10 due to inflammation in his shoulder, and it is not clear when he is expected back.

Brian Schlitter placed on 15-day DL

Brian Schlitter charged with loss Friday

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(7/19/14) Cubs reliever Brian Schlitter (2-3) was charged with the blown save and loss Friday night against the Diamondbacks in Arizona.

The Diamondbacks rallied with a three-run sixth inning and Schlitter was charged with one of the three runs while allowing just two hits in one-third of an inning pitched. He owns a 3.16 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP over 42 2/3 innings of relief.